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Feedback wanted on draft Bass Coast Shire Industrial Land Use Strategy in key precincts by 28 July 2024

Council is seeking input on its draft Industrial Land Use Strategy to address demand in precincts with feedback from businesses, stakeholders, and community members is encouraged from July 1 to 28, 2024, with drop-in sessions at multiple locations.

By news@gippsland - 28th June 2024 - Back to News

Bass Coast Shire Council is inviting feedback from businesses, stakeholders, and members of our community on its draft Industrial Land Use Strategy, The strategy aims to address the growing demand for industrial land in key precincts including Cowes, Grantville, Newhaven, Inverloch, and Wonthaggi. The engagement period will run from 1 July 2024 to 28 July 2024.

To bolster the Shire's expanding population and foster economic resilience and local job growth, sufficient industrial land and space are essential. This draft strategy aims to guide strategic initiatives and growth

Drop-in sessions

Drop-in sessions will be held at various locations throughout July:

• 9 July 2024, 10am-3pm - Info Centre Newhaven
• 12 July 2024, 10am-3pm - Grantville Transaction Centre
• 15 July 2024, 10am-3pm - Inverloch Visitor Information Centre
• 17 July 2024, 10am-3pm - Wonthaggi Civic Centre
• 19 July 2024, 10am-3pm - Berninneit, Cowes

Council encourages existing, prospective, emerging operators and landowners to participate in shaping the strategy's contents. The draft strategy outlines overarching strategies, vision statements, guidelines for land use and development, and long-term expansion area plans.

Industrial strategy feedback

Bass Coast Shire Mayor, Cr Clare Le Serve said, "The Bass Coast Industrial Land Use Strategy is an initiative aimed at supporting employment growth and attracting investment. Feedback from our community is critical to ensure the strategy aligns with local needs and aspirations. I encourage you to take this opportunity to provide input into this work."

The strategy builds upon feedback gathered during the consultation on the Industrial Land Use Strategy Discussion Paper earlier this year during which we heard community concerns regarding land suitability and availability. Members of our community can engage with the draft strategy by reviewing it online and providing feedback through a survey, or by booking a consultation with the strategic planning team.

To access the draft strategy and participate in the engagement process, visit the Bass Coast Shire Engage page. Feedback submissions close on 28 July 2024. Following the engagement period, a final strategy will be developed and presented to the August Council Meeting.

Pictures from Bass Coast Shire Council website.

Source: www.gippsland.com

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